RAPAPORT… Phillips has hired Geoffrey Hess as a consultant for its
watch department, to support the division’s collaborations, events, sourcing
and new business initiatives.
Hess — an aficionado of vintage sports watches — was previously the CEO
of vintage-timepiece platform Analog/Shift, the auction house said Monday. He was also CEO of Ivanka Trump
Fine Jewelry and senior adviser to former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.
“With his outstanding reputation, knowledge, and well-established network
in the watch community, we’re delighted to welcome Geoff as our consultant,
working with our international team of specialists,” said Paul Boutros, head of
watches for the Americas at Phillips.
Image: Geoffrey Hess. (Phillips)
Ex-Ivanka Trump CEO Joins Phillips
The Bottom Line
- Geoffrey Hess joins Phillips as a consultant to enhance collaborations, events, sourcing, and new business in the watch division.
- Hess brings experience from leading vintage-timepiece platform Analog/Shift and Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry.
- Phillips emphasizes Hess's strong reputation and network within the vintage sports watch community.
Summary by Rapaport AI
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